I'm guessing in the 15k range. I know how Richard designs and he took 30k amps and made one that he and the other designer felt was better. He's been working on this one for a while now. I have spoken to someone who's heard these and said they are a game changer for the price range they are in.
I'm currently using the Ayre AX5/20 integrated and I like it a ton. I got it over most of the 15k amps out there as I was also willing to get a used Audio Research or Aesthetix preamp to go with it. For me, the difference in SQ wasn't worth it, so I went with the Ayre. I have a feeling that this one will be for me as I know and trust the person who shared with me.
I personally may share reviews on forums, but I never audition based on them. The are just fun to read. There are only a handful of folks who I know and trust who review, but that's me. I get out and audition a ton, so I have a great idea how they will sound to my ear, compared to teh competition.
BTW, Richard is a great designer. Just because he has designed only speakers up to now, don't think he can't design great electronics. He even brought in another designer to help out. He's packed a lot into these amps. I'm pretty stoked to get to hear them once he gets teh full production models out.
I'm currently using the Ayre AX5/20 integrated and I like it a ton. I got it over most of the 15k amps out there as I was also willing to get a used Audio Research or Aesthetix preamp to go with it. For me, the difference in SQ wasn't worth it, so I went with the Ayre. I have a feeling that this one will be for me as I know and trust the person who shared with me.
I personally may share reviews on forums, but I never audition based on them. The are just fun to read. There are only a handful of folks who I know and trust who review, but that's me. I get out and audition a ton, so I have a great idea how they will sound to my ear, compared to teh competition.
BTW, Richard is a great designer. Just because he has designed only speakers up to now, don't think he can't design great electronics. He even brought in another designer to help out. He's packed a lot into these amps. I'm pretty stoked to get to hear them once he gets teh full production models out.